Esme Murphy

Guest host Lindsay Guentzel with Prof David Schultz, then Buzzfeed News reporter Blake Montgomery about Charlottesville and Boston protest violence.

Guest host Lindsay Guentzel with Senior Development Officer of Annual Giving at Children's Minnesota Foundation Brandy Gervais, then she is joined in studio by WCCO TV's Kate Raddatz, and Twitter pals Collin Hummel and Patrick Donnelly.

Guest host Lindsay Guentzel talks with Keith Rollag, Dr Robert Madoff and WCCO contributor Blois Olson.

Dave Schultz-Prof. of Law, Hamline University     Dave and Esme talk about the week in politics plus, they discuss Dave’s blog.

Nick Bilton-Author of American Kingpin                                                                The true story of a man who built a billion-dollar online drug empire from his bedroom and how he almost got away with it.

Ben Utecht-Former NFL Player and  National Spokesperson & Advocate for Concussions/Brain Health                                                                                        JAMA published the findings of a survey of deceased football player’s brains.  The findings are alarming but pretty much on track with what folks have suspected all along. Susan Elizabeth Littlefield-WCCO reporter and contributor for Eater Twin Cities.com Most fast food meals can run you about $7 to $8. Learn about some five-dollar food finds.

Dave Schultz-Prof. of Law, Hamline University                        Dave and Esme talk about the week in politics plus, they discuss Dave’s blog.

Brandy Siewert and Steve Siewert –Founders of Java Relief                           A Waconia couple started an online coffee business where 100% of the profits go directly to at risk children around the world.  How do they grow their business? 7:35 Janet Lombardi-Author of Bankruptcy: A Love Story                               It is a story similar to the Bernie Madoff story.  What happens to a woman after her husband commits a white-collar crime to cover up substantial debt, is prosecuted, and winds up in prison?

Brian Tyner-Assistant Fire Chief, Minneapolis Fire Department                      The natural gas explosion at Minnehaha Academy was devastating news this week.  We look at tips to keep safe around natural gas through detection and what actions to take when we detect it. Paul Douglas-Meteorologist, Weather Businessman and New Afternoon talk show host       The Pacific Northwest is being roasted by intense heat.  What is causing this and how long will it last?  Then, the new afternoon drive hosts, Paul and Jordana talk their new show!                                                              Jordana Green-New Afternoon talk show host                                   &nbs

Dave Schultz-Prof. of Law, Hamline University      Dave and Esme talk about the week in politics and they discuss Dave’s blog.

Rhonda Martinson-Board Secretary, Battered Women’s Justice Project  In light of the OJ Simpson parole hearing, we visit about domestic violence.  What is the status of domestic violence prosecutions nationally and in Minnesota? Tannie Eshenaur- Director of Planning for drinking water protection at the Minnesota Department of Health  The Minnesota Dept. of Health released their annual drinking water report. Is our water safe?  Could we ever have a situation like Flint, Michigan?

Nicole Vanderheid-Former staff Sgt., US Air Force What are the rights of transgender individuals in the military?  Is this about health care coverage or something else? Derek Meister-Geek Squad agent wit Best Buy’s Geek Squad Online Support Team It’s almost back-to-school time.  Do you have all of your kid’s technology in order?  Get some support tonight from the Geek Squad.

Dave Schultz-Prof. of Law, Hamline University     Dave and Esme talk about the week in politics plus, they discuss Dave’s blog.

Lynda Schuster-Journalist, war correspondent and Author of Dirty Wars and Unpolished Silver  What is it like to be war correspondent?  What kind of dangers does one face and how has journalism in war zones changed over the years. Twinkle Zaman-Author of Girl Hate  Why are some girls so hateful to other girls?  Why isn’t there more solidarity among women?  Do parents or one’s own experiences determine how one women will treat another?

Steve Ritz-Founder, Fitness First   Too much exercise, for some, can cause muscles to die and put a strain on organs.   Learn what this is and how to prevent it. Dr. Michael Rosenbloom-Health Partner’s Center for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care in Neurology Dept.  Also, on the Alzheimer’s Association of MN and ND Chapter Medical and Scientific Advisory Council  The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference took place last week.  What are some of the latest finds coming out of that conference?

WCCO's Esme Murphy with Teresa Benoit Licensed marriage and family therapist and owner of The Relationship Therapy Center. The French President and his First Lady are making tongues wag about their May/December romance. How common are relationships with such a large age difference?  Doesn’t love no bounds? Nate Watters-Cider maker and Owner, Keepsake Cidery and VP, MN Cider Guild. Hard cider has become very popular.  We speak to the cider maker about this budding industry.

WCCO's Esme Murphy with Steven Schier-Prof. of Poli-Sci, Carleton College. We look at the situation with President Trump, Donald Jr. and Russia. Rick Nelson-Restaurant Reviewer, Star Tribune. What are the top 6 restaurants of the year so far and what are some of the well-known establishments that closed this year? 

WCCO's Esme Murphy with Eric Barth-Pediatrician, Allina Health Ramsey Clinic. Just when you thought the measles outbreak has died down, another new case surfaced bringing the total number of cases to 79. King Banaian-Dean, School of Public Affairs, SCSU. Is retail dead?  What is the future of brick and mortar stores after seeing how well Amazon did this week?  Amazon made more on Prime Day than on Black Friday?  How can we keep help retail thrive in our community?

WCCO's Esme Murphy with Prof. Jane Kirtley of U of M Silha Center. Donald Trump and the media. Is his social media activity Presidential? What about his Tweet of the Reddit video where he “smacks down” CNN? Brian Lillis-Spam Brand Manager. Spam is celebrating their 80th anniversary. This little can of processed meat has been feeding our military and folks in 44 countries. Plus, Esme shares Spam recipes.

WCCO's Esme Murphy with Gordon Chang-Author of Nuclear Showdown. More on North Korea.  This time we discuss the missile launch that went farther and higher than ever before. Dr. Uli Munderloh-Professor of Entomology, U of M. There are some new tick-borne diseases in Minnesota.